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Setting Up A Citizen Journalism Program

Jul 26

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A number of community media centers are participating in exciting new collaborations with local organizations, neighborhood activists, schools, and media outlets to create online, hyperlocal, citizen-journalism sites. This session focuses on how to start a citizen journalism program, how to manage the program, find funding, develop relationships with citizen journalists, build web news content, community news bureaus, and media tools, and create sustainable projects. Pose questions to distinguished panelists in the field of community media and citizen journalism from across the country. Understand the rewards and challenges of these innovative projects that are using digital and cable access technologies to generate civic awareness and participation even as traditional journalism institutions are facing their greatest challenges to sustainability.

Moderator/Speaker:

  • Jessica Durkin, New America Foundation Media Policy Initiative fellow & Founder, InOtherNews.us, Scranton, PA

Speakers:

  • Ryan Hopkins, President & Founder, The Public Square Project, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Steve Reinbrecht, Managing Editor, Berks Community Television, Reading, PA
  • Kathy Bisbee, Executive Director, Community Media Access Partnership, Gilroy, CA

This presentation took place during the 2010 Alliance for Community Media International conference in Pittsburgh, PA on July 8, 2010.
More information online at http://peg.ourchannels.org/index.php?title=Setting_Up_A_Citizen_Journalism_Program

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Creating Hyper local Journalism in Diverse Communities

Jul 26

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As the digital divide persists within marginalized communities, many people continue to face challenges without access to computers and broadband technology at home. Hyperlocal journalism projects empower local residents to tell their stories using new media tools. This session will discuss how can PEG centers, community technology centers, and citizen journalism projects are addressing this problem by providing public access to cable television and broadband media tools. Hear from panelists representing various centers that conduct training, web site development, and cooperation with local media to develop on-line voices and better serve the tech needs of the underserved in their communities.

Moderator:

  • Kamilla Kovacs, Development and Communications Director, Media Access Project

Speakers:

  • Ron Cooper, Executive Director, Access Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
  • Murali Balaji, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Voice of Philadelphia, Assistant Professor, Lincoln University, Lansdale, PA
  • Antoine Haywood, Director of Community Development, People TV, Atlanta, GA

This workshop was presented during the 2010 Alliance for Community Media International Conference in Pittsburgh, PA on July 9, 2010.
More information online: http://peg.ourchannels.org/index.php?title=Creating_Hyper_local_Journalism_in_Diverse_Communities

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Community Media and The Future of News

Jul 26

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As the decline of newspapers is felt throughout the country, could community media & technology centers be the new model for local news? Could Citizen Journalism be an opportunity for community media centers like PEGs to earn income, create trained citizen reporters, build partnerships, and serve up local content? In this session, expert panelists from across media policy, journalism, and community media organizations will discuss the opportunities and challenges facing citizen journalism and community media in the broadband age. The goal of this session is to provide attendees with ways to participate in addressing the information and communication needs of local communities in a democracy.

Moderator/Speaker:

  • Bill Densmore, Director/Editor, The Media Giraffe Project, Journalism Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA

Speakers:

  • Candace Clement, Program Coordinator, Free Press, Florence, MA;
  • James Losey, Program Associate, Open Technology Initiative, The New America Foundation, Washington, DC;
  • Laurie Cirivello, Executive Director, Grand Rapids Community Media Center, Grand Rapids, MI

This presentation was part of the 2010 Alliance for Community Media International Conference in Pittsburgh, PA on July 9, 2010.
More information online: http://peg.ourchannels.org/index.php?title=Community_Media_and_The_Future_of_News

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Using Social Media to Serve the PEG Community and NonProfit Organizations

Jul 26

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Many nonprofit organizations including city departments and agencies need access to social media and digital literacy training. Many PEG access centers are uniquely positioned to serve this vital community communication need. This workshop is designed to help you develop a social media workflow for your organization. Topics include: how to develop a communications strategy, how to generate followers and stimulate discussion, how to create a social media identity, how to manage your time, and how to measure success. Examples will be presented at every stage to help you envision a successful strategy using social media tools.

Moderator:

  • Colin Rhinesmith, Community Media & Technology Manager, Cambridge Community Television, Cambridge, MA

Speaker:

  • Jason Daniels, Executive Director, ECAT, North Easton, MA
  • Seth Mobley Operations Director, Vermont Community Access Media; Burlington, VT
  • Lee Webster, iYouth Media Director, channelAustin, Austin, TX

This workshop sessions took place during the 2010 Alliance for Community International conference in Pittsburgh, PA on July 10, 2010.
More information online: http://peg.ourchannels.org/index.php?title=Using_Social_Media_to_Serve_the_PEG_Community_and_NonProfit_Organizations

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New Media Tools for PEG Centers and Citizen Journalists

Jul 26

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Content management systems, such as Drupal and WordPress, and video sharing platforms have made it easier for PEG access producers and citizen journalists to share media online. There are many options to consider in setting up a community media or citizen journalism project, including how to incorporate mobile media technologies. Join our group of expert practitioners who will discuss their work and recent developments with cutting edge web media tools. The goal of this session is to help you determine which tools are most appropriate based on your for PEG center’s information, communication, and technology needs.

Moderator:

  • Jackie Hai, LexMedia, Producer, PEG Point, Editor, Lexington, MA

Speakers:

  • Anne Jonas, Participatory Culture Foundation, New York, NY
  • Craig Sinclair, Community Media Coordinator, Amherst Community Television, Amherst, MA

This presentation took place during the 2010 Alliance for Community Media International conference in Pittsburgh, PA on July 10, 2010.
More information online: http://peg.ourchannels.org/index.php?title=New_Media_Tools_for_PEG_Centers_and_Citizen_Journalists

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Leadership Development for Staff: Staying Motivated and Connected to the Community

Jul 26

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Whether team members are new to an organization or community, or have been holding the same position in the same city for 30+ years, it’s critical that team members maintain enthusiasm for the job and stay connected to the community they are serving. We will discuss best practices in leadership development, offer suggestions and resources for reinvigorating the team, and give the group a chance to engage in exercises around our own leadership development.

Moderator/Speaker:

  • Mike Wassenaar, Executive Director, St. Paul Neighborhood Network, St. Paul, MN

Speakers:

  • Dawnita J. Wilson, Program Director, Inclusion Initiatives, UPMC Center for Inclusion in Health Care, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Regina Anderson, CORO Center for Civic Leadership, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Bonnie Schumacher, St. Paul Neighborhood Network, St. Paul, MN

This presentation took place during the 2010 Alliance for Community Media International conference in Pittsburgh, PA on July 8, 2010.
More information online: http://peg.ourchannels.org/index.php?title=Leadership_Development_for_Staff:_Staying_Motivated_and_Connected_to_the_Community

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Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships in Community Media

Jul 26

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What is collaboration? What are critical success factors for mutually beneficial collaborations and strategic partnerships? What are the steps to begin collaborating? Do community needs assessments help discover potential collaborations and partnerships? How can “making friends in high places” benefit your community media center?

This session will help you to evaluate and build a case for an effective collaboration, sustain ongoing broad-based support for your center and our PEG movement, and learn how to engage partners who can become advocates for your media center.

Ask questions from professionals who have firsthand experience working with a variety of community partners. Gain practical tactics to expand your membership, gain new local content, and develop both funding opportunities and political allies through collaborative efforts in this critical discussion for community media and PEG access centers. Also included: Sample letter writing campaigns for your center, tips on talking to elected officials and potential partners, and ways to build long-term relationships with elected officials.

Moderator:

  • Mike Wassenaar, Executive Director, St. Paul Neighborhood Network, St. Paul, MN

Speakers:

  • Sean McLaughlin, Executive Director, Access Humboldt, Eureka, CA (Knight Media Policy Fellow, New America Foundation)
  • Jennifer Gilomen, Director of Public Media Strategies, Bay Area Video Coalition, San Francisco, CA

This presentation took place during the 2010 Alliance for Community Media International conference in Pittsburgh, PA on July 9, 2010.
More information online: http://peg.ourchannels.org/index.php?title=Collaboration_and_Strategic_Partnerships_in_Community_Media

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Community Media Online: How to Aggregate videos from Producers and Staff on Your Web site

Jul 26

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Medfield TV and other community media centers are using a free tool to curate and elegantly display all videos created by staff and members online and create a community video hub, called the Miro Community. This tool is provided to community media centers through a Knight Foundation grant. Miro users and staff will help you learn how to use this free tool to quickly create a searchable community video library online to which your staff and members can add content. Some centers are creating regional hubs on Miro to engage broader audiences. Attend this workshop to learn how to create your Miro site!

Moderator/Speaker:

  • Jason Daniels, Executive Director, ECAT – Easton Community Access Television, North Easton, MA

Speakers:

  • Anne Jonas, Community Outreach Coordinator, Participatory Culture Foundation – Miro Community, Boston, MA
  • Christopher Whitlach, Manager, Marketing/Communications, The Pittsburgh Foundation, Pittsburgh, PA

This presentation took place during the 2010 Alliance for Community Media International conference in Pittsburgh, PA on July 10, 2010.
More information online: http://peg.ourchannels.org/index.php?title=Live_Shoot!_Strategies_for_Signal_Delivery_for_Live_Event_Coverage

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Live Shoot! Strategies for Signal Delivery for Live Event Coverage

Jul 26

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More and more PEG centers are using live coverage of community events such as community meetings, sporting events, parades and other events as a cornerstone of their programming. This workshop will explore the various ways that PEG centers are getting their signals back to their facilities for cablecast.

Moderator: Ross Rowe, Cable Production Coordinator, Elk Grove Television – EGTV, Elk Grove Village, IL

Speakers:

  • B.T. Scott Magers, Producer/Operations, College Access Television, Indiana University/Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN
  • Patrick Cook, Senior Project Manager, CTV15, Roseville, MN

This presentation took place during the 2010 Alliance for Community Media International conference in Pittsburgh, PA on July 10, 2010.
More information online: http://peg.ourchannels.org/index.php?title=Live_Shoot!_Strategies_for_Signal_Delivery_for_Live_Event_Coverage

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Organizing 101: Building Action-Ready Communities

Jul 26

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What you can do today and tomorrow to build community media all across America? Get specific information combined with practical steps on how to organize your community into an action arm, from local elected officials to community leaders in education, non-profit services, churches, community groups.

Moderator:

  • Alan Bushong, Executive Director, Capital Community Television, Salem, OR

Speaker:

  • Carlana S. Rhoten, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Celeste Taylor, Director, Regional Equity Monitoring Project, Black Political Empowerment Project, Addison Behavioral Care, Pittsburgh, PA

This presentation took place during the 2010 Alliance for Community Media International conference in Pittsburgh, PA on July 10, 2010.
More information online: http://peg.ourchannels.org/index.php?title=Organizing_101:_Building_Action-Ready_Communities

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